"Beautiful Hallstatt" Hallstatt by BorneoGrrl

Hallstatt Travel Guide: 225 reviews and 719 photos

Takes my breathe away

Hallstatt really takes my breathe away. When I first approached it, I was amazed at how beautiful this place is. This quaint town is in the lake region, or the Salzkammergut, about 20 miles east of Salzburg. It is probably one of the most picturesque towns in all of Europe, and it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. I would love to return here again when I get the chance

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Hallstatt from Dachstein

Hallstatt, view from Dachstein

Pros and Cons

Pros:Serene and beautiful
Cons:Not so easy to get to
In a nutshell:A perfect hideaway getaway

Last visit to Hallstatt: May 2005
Intro Updated Jun 5, 2007
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Lake Alm or Almsee Off The Beaten Path (4)

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Kaspian Apr 25, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Wow! Looks nice!
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Maurizioago Mar 14, 2009 at 2:38 AM

I'd like to visit this village one day. Ciao!
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balhannah Aug 20, 2008 at 3:13 AM

What fantastic scenery!
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victorwkf Oct 14, 2006 at 8:53 PM

Hallstatt is really a very lovely place! Looking forward to visiting austria next year :)
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Helga67 Sep 27, 2006 at 4:17 AM

The ice cave looks fantastic. Nice pics and tips on Hallstatt.
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Flyboy777 Sep 13, 2006 at 9:23 PM

Great Page Valerie. We liked hallstatt so much last year on our Europe trip that we are going back for a whole week this Sept.
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luckyzen Apr 27, 2006 at 3:01 AM

Thank you for dropping by, Valerie. I love the info and the pic's on your Hallstatt Page. Especially the lake and.....freezing in summer?:~)) 'enjoy today.